Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Wichita Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Artist Amy Jones Walker has launched a fundraiser to raise $6,000 to replace a vandalized fiberglass horse with a durable aluminum version — the project aims to restore a local symbol of resilience, with donations accepted at Withershins Menagerie on Scott Avenue. News Channel 6
- ➤ Iowa Park community is hosting a burger burn fundraiser at VFW Post 10455 in Burkburnett on Friday, Apr. 24 at 6 p.m. to support the family of a teen who died in a wreck on Saturday, Apr. 18 + proceeds will benefit the family. News Channel 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Back Nine Golf, a new indoor golf simulator venue, opened Saturday at 4701 Southwest Parkway in Wichita Falls. The business features four simulators, a putting green, bar, TVs and meeting rooms, is open 24/7 with veteran discounts available, and a grand opening is planned for May 16. Times Record News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ El día del Niño returns April 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Wichita Falls to celebrate children with art classes, STEM activities, and bilingual reading programs (including a museum tour) that honor cultural heritage and creativity. News Channel 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Falls’ public health district inspected local food establishments from April 9 to 16, finding that while some restaurants earned perfect scores, others had issues such as *dangling fly traps and improper storage practices*. Times Record News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Wichita County, median home listings increased to $192,475 in March—up 4.5% from February but 7% lower than last March—while homes averaged 1,607 sqft at $119 per sqft and stayed on market for 61 days. Times Record News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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